Oatcakes

Prep time less than 30 mins

Cook time less than 30 mins

4-6

From Castle in the Country

Give your Christmas presents the personal touch by making homemade oatcakes for loved ones â€“ wrap them up with a selection of cheeses.

Method

Mix the oatmeal and flour in a bowl. Rub in the fat, add the salt and mix in just enough cold to form a soft but not tacky dough.
Roll out the dough on an oatmeal-strewn board. Cut out circles with a scone cutter. Alternatively, cut out a dinner-plate round, and quarter it.
Mix together the egg, milk and sugar to form a glaze.
Cook the oatcakes on an ungreased medium-hot griddle, without turning them. The moment the first batch are in place, brush them over with glaze - it will turn to a shiny coating as they cook.
When fully cooked, remove. Store in an airtight box.

110g/4oz plain flour

110g/4oz medium oatmeal, plus more for dusting

1 level tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 egg

55g/2oz lard, dripping or poultry fat

1 tbsp milk

cold water

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